At Glance
‣ Sergio Garcia has recently switched to using the Never Compromise Reserve NC Contrast Model 4s putter from Dunlop Sports, marking his third putter change in three months.
‣ The Never Compromise line by Dunlop Sports, relaunched in January 2024, focuses on a unique length-fitting process to customize putters for golfers’ specific strokes, emphasizing the importance of a custom fit for the most used club in the bag.
‣ Despite his recent equipment changes, Garcia has shown competitive form in 2024 with two runner-up finishes, highlighting the potential impact of finding the right putter on a golfer’s performance.
Sergio Garcia has a Never Compromise Reserve NC Contrast Model 4s putter in his bag for Adelaide.
He's the first #LIVGolf player to use a custom-fitted putter from Dunlop Sports' recently relaunched brand.
He used a Scotty Cameron Prototype El Nino in Miami and the Masters.
— Mike McAllister (@thegolfeditor)
Putting? Oh, it’s a personal journey, isn’t it? With a sea of putters out there, snagging the right one feels like finding a needle in a haystack. And then there’s Sergio Garcia. The man’s on his third putter in just as many months. Talk about indecisive, huh?
At LIV Golf Mayakoba back in February, Garcia was seen flaunting a shiny new Golfyr Maker. Not too long after, he switched gears to the Scotty Cameron TN3. That’s a putter he’s swung around quite a bit over his stellar career. But wait, there’s more.
Fast forward to LIV Golf Adelaide, and Garcia’s rocking a third contender. This time, it’s the ‘Never Compromise Reserve NC Contrast Model 4s’ from Dunlop Sports. Yep, you read that right. Garcia’s the first #LIVGolf player to strut around with a custom-fitted Dunlop Sports’ baby. He even had a Scotty Cameron Prototype El Nino for Miami and the Masters. Fancy, right?
Mike McAllister, the Editorial Director at LIV Golf, was the first to spill the beans. This putter model? It’s fresh off the press, having made its grand return in January 2024. Dunlop Sports is all about that “Never Compromise experience,” which is pretty much a fancy way of saying they’ll fit the putter to your exact needs. They’ve got this unique length-fitting tool that ensures you’re holding the club just right. Choose your head shape, finish, and bam – you’re good to go.
Chuck Thiry from XXIO couldn’t contain his excitement in January 2024. Bringing back the Never Compromise line was a big deal, offering golfers a hand-built, fully custom putter tailored to their stroke. It’s a game-changer, considering putters are the most used and least thought-about club for fitting.
The model Garcia’s testing out this week (who knows if it’s a keeper) is the Never Compromise Reserve NC Contrast Putter – Model 4S. It’s got this winged mallet design that’s pretty sleek, paired with a slant neck hosel and an eye-catching alignment system. Designed for those with a slight arc stroke, it’s priced just shy of $450.
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Heading into the final round at LIV Golf Adelaide, Garcia’s sitting at level-par. Tied for 48th, it’s not his best showing, but the man’s had a decent 2024. With two runner-up finishes at Mayakoba and Miami, it’s clear he’s still a force to be reckoned with. Even if he can’t decide on a putter.
